Next-Gen EPS Moulding Machine Design

I’m building a next-generation EPS shape-moulding machine that features quick-mould-change (QMC) technology, and I’m ready to turn early sketches into a workable, shop-floor-ready plan. I’m looking for one versatile engineer—or a tight-knit duo—who can cover BOTH mechanical design and PLC/automation.

What I need

Mechanical
• Model the platen, frame, tie-bar layout and QMC locking mechanism in SolidWorks or Creo (I work with both, so fluency in both is essential).
• Size actuators, guides and piping paths, then create a basic BOM and exploded views that explain the QMC sequence.

Automation
• Lay out the PLC architecture to run steam, vacuum, cooling and ejection cycles.
• Produce an I/O list, timing diagram and a ladder/FBD logic outline ready for bench testing.

Core deliverables
1. Parametric 3D assembly and detail drawings for all main sub-systems.
2. Animation or step file that demonstrates the quick change sequence.
3. PLC program outline with tagged I/O list and short hand-off report.

Project details
• Timeline: 6–8 weeks from kickoff.
• Location: Work remotely; the plant is in Belgaum, Karnataka, if you’d like to visit.
• Payment: fully milestone-based and flexible—tell me how you’d like to structure it.

Ideal background
Experience in SPM, plastic machinery or EPS moulding, solid command of SolidWorks & Creo, and previous PLC/HMI integration (Siemens or Allen-Bradley a bonus).

If you can drive both the 3D model and the control logic, let me know how you’d approach the job. If you’re stronger on just one side, pitch me that piece—I’m open to pairing specialists. Let’s build something game-changing together.